Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Floor Technician

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEnterprise, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or healthcare facility maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of floor care techniques, chemical safety, and infection control protocols.
Ability to operate and maintain floor cleaning machines, buffers, and other specialized cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and hospital waste disposal regulations.
Ability to train and mentor new employees while ensuring adherence to hospital cleaning standards.
Ability to identify and address environmental concerns within the facility.
Effective communication and teamwork skills for professional interaction with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, deep-cleaning carpets, and operating floor maintenance equipment.
Remove, segregate, and properly dispose of hazardous, infectious, and noninfectious waste in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and hospital policies.
Execute terminal cleaning and disinfection procedures in operating rooms, isolation units, intensive care areas, and other high-risk areas.
Train and mentor new Environmental Services team members on cleaning techniques, infection control protocols, and safety procedures.
Assist with construction cleanup, deep-cleaning initiatives, and emergency response cleaning efforts.
Move, assemble, and adjust furniture, medical equipment, and floor mats to support department operations and facility needs.
Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, report inventory shortages, and ensure proper usage to minimize waste.
Identify and report maintenance and safety concerns, including damaged flooring, leaks, and malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with terminal cleaning, waste management, and advanced floor care techniques in a healthcare setting.
Certification as a Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician or Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker III is responsible for performing advanced cleaning, sanitation, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic, and compliant hospital environment. This role requires expertise in floor care, waste management, infection control, and specialized cleaning procedures. The Environmental Services Worker III may also assist with training new staff, overseeing complex cleaning assignments, and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

Performs advanced floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, deep-cleaning carpets, and operating floor maintenance equipment.
Handles the removal, segregation, and proper disposal of hazardous, infectious, and noninfectious waste, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and hospital policies.
Executes terminal cleaning and disinfection procedures in high-risk areas such as operating rooms, isolation units, and intensive care areas.
Trains and mentors new Environmental Services team members, ensuring adherence to proper cleaning techniques, infection control protocols, and safety procedures.
Assists with special projects, such as construction cleanup, deep cleaning initiatives, and emergency response cleaning efforts.
Moves, assembles, and adjusts furniture, medical equipment, and floor mats to support department operations and facility needs.
Monitors and replenishes cleaning supplies, reporting inventory shortages and ensuring proper usage to minimize waste.
Identifies and reports maintenance and safety concerns, such as damaged flooring, leaks, or malfunctioning equipment, ensuring a prompt response.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or healthcare facility maintenance required
Experience in terminal cleaning, waste management, and advanced floor care techniques in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of floor care techniques, chemical safety, and infection control protocols.
Ability to operate and maintain floor cleaning machines, buffers, and other specialized cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and hospital waste disposal regulations.
Strong attention to detail in performing specialized cleaning and sanitation tasks.
Ability to train and mentor new employees, ensuring consistent adherence to hospital cleaning standards.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff and visitors.
Problem-solving skills to identify and address environmental concerns within the facility.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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